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Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit spanning 1 to 3 March 2026, underscoring the United States’ steadfast commitment to bolstering its strategic partnership with India.The US Embassy in India welcomed Kapur via a post on X, expressing anticipation for productive engagements with Indian counterparts to
The Ministry of Defence has announced a pivotal shift in procurement norms, allowing ab initio single-vendor contracts exclusively for Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured (IDDM) equipment under the upcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026.This move marks a departure from previous restrictions, where single-vendor deals were permitted only post-competitive bidding failures or in
US diplomat Paul Kapur has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to fostering a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, with India at its heart.Speaking at Princeton University’s 2026 Global India Conference, Kapur, the Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, emphasised the shared strategic imperatives binding America and India.The State Department’s Bureau of South and
The Ministry of Home Affairs has unveiled ‘PRAHAAR’, the nation’s first comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy.This landmark document establishes a structured framework to tackle evolving security threats, including cross-border terrorism, drone attacks, cyber threats, and organised terror networks.It draws on decades of India’s experience in countering terrorism while
The Ministry of Defence has announced a pivotal reform in India’s defence procurement landscape with the introduction of DAP 2026, emphasising the integration of subject experts into critical stages of the process. This move aims to enhance the technical precision and strategic alignment of military acquisitions.At the heart of this change lies the finalisation of Staff Qualitative Requirements (
Reports indicate that the Indian Navy has successfully concluded cost negotiations with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), the German shipbuilder, for the construction of six advanced diesel-electric submarines under the ambitious Project 75(I).This pivotal development marks a significant stride towards enhancing India’s underwater warfare capabilities amid evolving regional security dynamics.
India has long aspired to develop its own world-class fighter jet, complete with a domestically produced engine. This ambition has faced numerous setbacks, high costs, and frustrations over decades. Yet, recent developments suggest a quiet but significant shift that warrants close scrutiny.On 12 February, the chief executive of Rolls-Royce visited Delhi for talks with Prime Minister Modi. The
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant visit to Israel, commencing on Wednesday, as outlined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Describing the occasion as "historic," Netanyahu highlighted the deepening ties between the two nations during the opening of his weekly government meeting on Sunday.This visit underscores the robust personal and strategic rapport
New Delhi’s negotiations for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program under the Rafale banner face a familiar sticking point: restricted technology transfers.According to lessentieldeleco.fr a French media web portal, France has made it clear that India will not gain access to the source code for the Rafale’s core electronic systems and electronic warfare suite. This limitation echoes past
India’s naval prowess in the nuclear domain is poised for a significant enhancement with the impending commissioning of INS Aridhaman, the third vessel in the indigenously developed Arihant-class fleet of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, or SSBNs. Defence sources indicate that this 7,000-ton behemoth will likely enter service between April and May, bolstering the nation’s sea-based